This is the story of my life as a SAHM to a deaf-blind former 24 week preemie. Isolating, frustrating, heartbreaking, and so worth it.

Friday, April 17, 2009

CI #2, day 3

Things continue to go well with Noah's new ear. He appears to be enjoying the extra sound he's getting very much. Yesterday at our second mapping he tested at 30-35 db in the sound booth and was able to repeat all the ling sounds. Yay! He does still think that we sound like robots when we talk if he only has the new ear on, but I imagine that will improve with time and therapy.In the meantime he's trying to convince our cat that she should get some "new ears" from his CI surgeon. I guess he thinks she must be deaf too? She doesn't talk a whole lot, but she is a cat. I'm not so sure that cochlear implants would help with that.

About Me

Prematurity is a tragedy. Preemies face many more issues than full term babies, and micropreemies like Noah rarely escape without some sort of long term consequences. Life will always be more of a challenge for Noah, and more of a challenge for me because he came into my life. That just means that we'll develop strong characters along the way - something that's sorely lacking in our society today. Raising a micropreemie isn't easy. I wouldn't have picked it for myself if given a choice. No one would. But Noah has given me the ability to be thankful for every little thing in my life and for that I am eternally grateful.